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DP66 JHU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,916 mi
Last recorded87,916 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 JHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,916 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread low spots 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2025 85,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread low spots 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,716 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,416 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,025 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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DP66 JHU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP66 JHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP66 JHU registered?

DP66 JHU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2017.

Is DP66 JHU safe to buy?

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